Account Executive, Public Relations (Health)

Summary

Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency serving healthcare, life sciences, health-tech, and other industries. The Account Executive will support client programs through media relations, content development, campaign planning, analytics, and integrated communications while translating complex healthcare topics into compelling narratives.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day client account work, including media relations, awards, speaking programs, and content development
• Help manage projects by tracking deliverables, timelines, and priorities to ensure quality and alignment with client goals
• Participate in client calls and meetings, taking notes, drafting recaps, and ensuring follow-up items are completed
• Research industry trends, competitors, and media opportunities to inform client storytelling
• Assist in the creation of quarterly campaign plans and PR recommendations
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters and influencers across healthcare, life sciences, and health-tech outlets
• Research and develop targeted media lists and pitch opportunities
• Draft, refine, and distribute pitches that generate coverage aligned with client goals
• Monitor media coverage and industry news to identify opportunities for client participation
• Contribute to social and digital amplification strategies to extend earned media results
• Write and edit clear, engaging content across multiple formats, including:
• Press releases, media pitches, and Q&As
• Award submissions, speaking abstracts, and bios
• Contributed articles, blogs, and background materials
• Translate complex healthcare or clinical concepts into accessible, compelling narratives
• Ensure accuracy, tone, and messaging consistency across all client deliverables
• Track, analyze, and report on media results and campaign performance
• Support senior team members in using data to refine pitching and storytelling strategies
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams—social, content, design—to ensure integrated program delivery
• Work closely with your team to support execution, share ideas, and learn from senior mentors
• Take initiative on projects, communicate clearly, and manage your time effectively
• Contribute to a supportive, creative, and collaborative team environment

Skills

• 2–3 years of PR or communications experience, in an agency setting
• Background in healthcare, life sciences, or health-tech sectors
• Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for detail and clarity
• Experience supporting media relations and securing coverage
• Strong organization and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
• Curiosity about emerging technology trends and storytelling opportunities
• A proactive, team-oriented, and growth-minded attitude
• Highwire offers both remote and hybrid work options, depending on where you live
• Candidates located within commuting distance of our New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices follow a hybrid schedule, with three in-office days per week
• We hire for fully remote roles in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C
• Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who reside in one of the locations listed above at the time of hire

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 2–3 years of PR or communications experience, in an agency setting
• Background in healthcare, life sciences, or health-tech sectors
• Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for detail and clarity
• Experience supporting media relations and securing coverage
• Strong organization and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
• Curiosity about emerging technology trends and storytelling opportunities
• A proactive, team-oriented, and growth-minded attitude
• Highwire offers both remote and hybrid work options, depending on where you live
• Candidates located within commuting distance of our New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices follow a hybrid schedule, with three in-office days per week
• We hire for fully remote roles in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C
• Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who reside in one of the locations listed above at the time of hire

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
• Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
• Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks
• Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Annual Growth Mindset stipend for books, events, or learning experiences
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health
• 501c3 donation matching program
• Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Monthly recognition and team celebrations
• Employee referral and new business referral bonuses
• Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings
• Dog-friendly office environment
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where you can grow and do your best work